The OHSU Hartford Center of Geriatric Nursing Excellence

Funded by The John A. Hartford Foundation

As part of the Hartford Geriatric Nursing Initiative (HGNI)

B.S. to Ph.D. Program

The U.S. population is aging dramatically. We are faced with a severe shortage of Ph.D. prepared faculty who can teach gerontological nursing and conduct the research needed to establish best practices in the care of older adults. To meet this shortage, our brightest nurses must be supported in becoming gerontological nursing leaders early in their careers.

In 2001, the John A. Hartford Foundation recognized the OHSU School of Nursing for its leadership and long-term commitment to improving the health and health care of older adults and selected the School of Nursing as one of five Centers of Geriatric Nursing Excellence (CGNE) in the United States. As part of the mission to grow the population of Ph.D. prepared gerontological nursing faculty, the CGNE program provides financial support and mentorship for doctoral study by nurses committed to a teaching or research career in gerontological nursing.

Support for students

A scholarship of $7,500 for the first year of graduate education.

A Hartford Center of Geriatric Nursing faculty mentor to provide individual guidance and support throughout your program of study.

Funding support to attend the national meeting of the Gerontological Society of American during your first year of graduate education.

Scholarship Eligibility

B.S.N. graduate.

Demonstrated commitment to a teaching and research career in gerontological nursing.

Accepted into the OHSU School of Nursing Post Baccalaurete to Ph.D. program for nurses.

To Apply

Complete the application for the OHSU School of Nursing Post Baccalaurete to Ph.D. program (indicate your interest in the Hartford scholarship on the application in the space provided.) Applications are online only from OHSU School of Nursingwebsite

In the required essays, describe your interest in gerontological nursing, what you hope to achieve in the program, and your goals following completion of the Ph.D.

Submit all other materials as required for the Post Baccalaurete to Ph.D. Program application by December 1st